Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is in uniform for the Steelers' preseason opener against the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field, but he will not play, the *Pittsburgh Post-Gazette* reported Saturday.
Byron Leftwich started with the first-team offense. He is expected to be the Steelers' starter during the regular season while Roethlisberger serves a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy.
The suspension could be reduced to four games if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides Roethlisberger has done what the league wants of him.